Bethany Offers Bevy of Summer Camps

After a long and dreary winter indoors, our local kids are more ready than ever for summer camp. Bethany’s camp runs in eight weeklong sessions that began on June 27 and run through August 19.  To accommodate working parents, campers may participate in a before-camp program from 8-9 a.m. and an after-camp program from 3- 5 p.m. at Bethany Town Hall.

Tot Camp, for children ages 3 – 5, is located at Bethany Community School for the first 7 sessions (and at the Town Hall for Session 8) from 9 a.m. until noon. Campers will participate in activities such as: arts and crafts, gym games, sport games, story time and playground activities. Special events are planned throughout the summer. Campers will have snack every day.

Youth Camp is for children who have completed K – 6th grade. Bethany’s youth camp is available as a morning session, an afternoon session or a full-day. Campers will participate in activities such as: arts and crafts, gym games, sport games, classic games, and hiking. Special events such as inflatable water slides, a theater show and Zoo Station are scheduled.

Specialty Camp – 12:15 pm -3:00 pm June 28th –August 19th

For those wishing to participate in specialty sessions where the children will have an opportunity to learn and/or improve in a particular area, Bethany is offering a Specialty Camp from 12:15-3 p.m. June 28-August 19.

Session 1, June 27th - July 1st, features ‘Sewing & Fabric Crafts.’ With different kinds of fabric, campers are creating wonderful projects, including bags, stuffed creatures, and decorations for their room.

During Session 2 (July 5th – July 8th):

• Campers will go horseback riding at Locket’s Meadow in Bethany for 2 hours of instruction on grooming, horse identification, barn care, feeding, and riding! Helmets, long pants, and boots (or sturdy shoes with heels) are required.  (Additional fee of $25 applies).
• A tennis program will also be offered in for Session 2. Tennis Pro Mark Pizzi will be on hand to offer an introduction to tennis for the youngest campers, using a condensed court and smaller net, to integrate fun games and practice exercises. There will be a large focus on stroke basics, and the development of hand-eye coordination. Beginner and intermediate players will focus on stroke fundamentals, including grips, swing techniques, and movement. Using fun, game-based drills, juniors will be introduced to point-play and strategy, as well. (Additional fee of $60 applies).
• Introduction to Musical Theater: Learn what it’s like to be part of a musical theater performance! This camp is perfect for the young performer who loves to sing and act. Campers will play theater games, create sets, and prepare an age-appropriate musical production with singing and dialogue at week’s end. Instructor is Music Teacher, Micah Smith, from BCS! (Additional fee of $10).
• Youth Camp: In this PM session, campers will participate in activities such as: arts and crafts, gym games, sport games, classic games, hiking and movies.

Session 3 (July 11th – July 15th):

• Horseback Riding at Locket’s Meadow in Bethany for 2 hours of instruction on grooming, horse identification, barn care, feeding, and riding.
• Youth Camp: In this PM session you will participate in activities such as: arts and crafts, gym games, sport games, classic games, hiking and movies.
• Enjoy a fun-filled week at Vets’ Park by competing in sand castle contests, scavenger hunts, or simply swim the afternoon away. Arts and crafts, sport games, classic games, and hiking will also be activities to enjoy.
• Back to Nature: K-6 Discover and explore all that the outdoors has to offer! Muddy toes, polliwogs, crafts & more!

Session 4 - (July 18th – July 22nd)

• Tennis: Pro Mark Pizzi will be back for more tennis instruction and fun. Please see full description under Session 2.
• Introduction to Musical Theater: Learn what it’s like to be part of a musical theater performance! This camp is perfect for the young performer who loves to sing and act. Campers will play theater games, create sets, and prepare an age-appropriate musical production with singing and dialogue at week’s end. Instructor is Music Teacher, Micah Smith, from BCS! Additional fee of $10.
• AHS Sports Camp/Girls Basketball for grades 4-6. Campers learn and play basketball with members of the high school team. Pick up is at 4:00 at Amity High School in Woodbridge. Cost for this camp is $150.
• Youth Camp: Enjoy a fun-filled week of arts and crafts, sport games, classic games, and hiking will also be activities to enjoy!

Session 5- (July 25th –July 29th)

• Golf: Fore Seasons Golf Club will be the venue at which you’ll learn and practice the fundamentals of golf, and play a round or two of miniature golf! Additional fee of $30.00 per person is required for this session.
• Youth Camp: In this PM session you will participate in activities such as: arts and crafts, gym games, sport games, classic games, and hiking.
• Ceramics: Get your creative juices flowing to paint and glaze your own ceramic art pieces.
• Vets’ Park: Campers will go back for another great week at Vets’ Park by competing in sand castle contests, scavenger hunts, or simply swim the afternoon away.

Session 6 - (August 1st–August 5th)

• Tennis: Pro Mark Pizzi will be back for more tennis instruction and fun. Please see full description under Session 2. Additional fee of $60.
• Cooking: You’ll learn new kid-friendly recipes and kitchen craft ideas! Let’s not forget you’ll be taste-testing, too!
• Vet’s Park: Enjoy a fun-filled week at Vets’ Park by competing in sand castle contests, scavenger hunts, or simply swim the afternoon away.
• Soccer: Fundamentals of soccer using fun games and exercise with professional coaches from the Victory Soccer School. Morning & Full-Day options are available for this soccer camp, which will be held at Vet’s Park. Half-day morning: $110 (9a.m-noon) or Full-day: $150 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.).

Session 7 - (August 8th –August 12th)

• Legos: (K-3rd Grade) Professional instructors from Play-Well TEKnologies will be on-hand for a “crash course” in Legos creations. Campers will design a custom race car, design and build an ancient castle and more. Additional fee of $25.00.
• The pros from US Sports are in town to teach campers how to play over 15 different sports from around the world in one fun-packed week.
• Youth Camp: Enjoy back-to-nature activities, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, classic games, hiking and more.

Session 8 - (August 15th—August 19th)

• Science Made Fun: High Touch High Tech Science will engage campers in fun and exciting programs that encourage them to explore the many wonders of science. Additional fee of $25 required.
• Fundamentals of soccer using fun games and exercise with professional coaches from the Victory Soccer School. Additional fee of $25. This afternoon session runs until 4 p.m., so campers can either be picked up there or after-camp arrangements can be made.
• Youth Camp: Enjoy a fun-filled week of arts and crafts, sport games, classic games, and hiking will also be activities to enjoy.